osteolysis

Osteolysis is the process where bone tissue is broken down and absorbed by the body. It often occurs around joint implants, like hip or knee replacements, due to the body's reaction to wear particles from the artificial joint. This breakdown weakens the bone structure, potentially leading to implant loosening or failure. Essentially, osteolysis is the body's way of removing damaged or foreign bone tissue, but when it happens excessively near implants, it can cause serious complications requiring medical attention.